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HistoryHoosier National ForestThe Hoosier National Forest is deep in the hills of southern part of Indiana. There are 203,000 acres in Indiana that is designated a National Forest Lands and one Wilderness. This land was settled in the 1800’s. Farmers cleared and cut the trees and tried to farm in these hills and hallows. After 100 years or more of wear and tear on land never intended to be farmed, the steep hills began to erode, and the soil was depleted of nutrients. Therefore, nothing would grow. During the late 1920’s and early thirties’ times were getting tough on Hoosier farmers and The Great Depression sealed the fate of the small farmers in southern Indiana. Many abandoned their farms and left looking for work in the cities.
In 1934 Indiana’s Governor asked the Forest Service to buy the land that nobody wanted; this land became the Hoosier National Forest and Brown County State Park. Hoosier National Forest - Home . (2020). Fs.usda.gov. Retrieved 11 May 2020, from https://www.fs.usda.gov/hoosier |
MTR's Mission
To provide an unforgettable vacation experience that turns guests into friends. Silence and solitude are some of God’s greatest gifts; and are a most healing and rewarding experience to get away from the “rat race” of our fast-paced world. Come to MTR to ride, rest, and relax!
"MTR"
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Camping & Lodging
MTR boasts 12 cedar log cabins for lodgings. Cabins sleep 4 people, are furnished with two sets of bunk beds, and are climate controlled. No kitchen or bathroom facilities are within cabins, however a modern shower house is located near by. Campers are responsible for supplying their own bedding and pillows. Parking is in front of each cabin while water for the horses and horse stalls are within 20 feet of each cabin. Campfires are permitted in front of your cabin and firewood is for sale if you would like to purchase.
Open horse camping is available daily between March 29 – Nov 10. Each campsite is approved for up to 4 campers each. All horse campsites are equipped with electrical 30 amp service and the site's own water spigot. All campsites are 100 feet long X 25 feet wide. All horses must be stalled in the horse stalls are at the back of the campsite.
Open horse camping is available daily between March 29 – Nov 10. Each campsite is approved for up to 4 campers each. All horse campsites are equipped with electrical 30 amp service and the site's own water spigot. All campsites are 100 feet long X 25 feet wide. All horses must be stalled in the horse stalls are at the back of the campsite.
QUALITY, CUSTOM, HAND SELECTED
OUTPOST STORE
The Outpost Store is open every day through the summer and limited hours during the winter. The store is used as an office for campground registration, a gift shop & equestrian tack store. MTR's owners are trail riders and are constantly looking for quality products to share with customers and friends by hand picking only quality items. The Outpost retail store provides large and small item riding gear, hygiene products, equestrian jewelry, art & apparel, novelties, and MTR memorabilia.
Dinning & Activity Hall
Seating up to 250 people, the dinning & activity hall is located in the middle of MTR and is open 24/7 to MTR guests. This facility can be rented for group or corporate events, weddings, small musical events, dance hall, auction ring and more. Amenities include: Large screen TV, limited WIFI, coffee & tea and pop machines, microwave ovens, and a stage for entertainment. Complete with kitchen, breakfast is served Friday to Sunday on most weekends. Catered dinners are served on some special event weekends.
PRIDE, FREEDOM, COMMUNITY
MTR ArenaThe spacious horse arena is a 250 x 140 ft. outdoor roping arena with a sound system. Six inches of quarter minus base and a one percent grade allows for holding any event right after a heavy rainstorm without any interruption. The arena is a favorite among customers.
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